“In the secular world a mystery is something which baffles or eludes understanding, something which lies hidden or undisclosed. Now the usual attitude of the world toward mystery is to solve it, get to the bottom of it or uncover it. Mysteries must be overcome! The riddle of “who-done-it” must be solved.
“In the religious world mystery is something a bit different. Here mystery refers to something partially revealed, but much of which lies hidden. . . .”
Monsignor Charles Pope (pastor of Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Parish, Washington, DC) recently wrote an interesting reflection on “mystery” and its place in the religious world.
To continue reading Msgr. Pope’s essay, please visit:
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